Name of the Project
Gautrain additional rolling stock procurement programme.

Location
Gauteng, South Africa.

Project Owner/s
Gautrain Management Agency (GMA), an agency of the Gauteng provincial government and Bombela Concession Company (BCC).

Project Description
The GMA is investigating the procurement of pre-owned rolling stock from the UK to address peak-hour congestion on the Gautrain system and is doing this through its concession agreement with Bombela.

This follows a tender process to secure 12 new four-car train sets for the Gautrain system failing to deliver the desired results at the end of 2018, when none of the three short-listed bidders produced a compliant bid. GMA is considering adding trains to the Gautrain system that are about the same age as the current rolling stock fleet and to upgrade the depot and signalling systems.

The GMA will aim to obtain seven 4- or 5-car train sets. These will operate largely on the Gautrain’s airport line, with the airport line’s rolling stock then moved over to the congested north–south line. The rolling stock may be leased or bought.

Potential Job Creation
The GMA and BCC intends to refurbish and kit out the trains using local labour and material.

Capital Expenditure
The estimated cost is about R2-billion.

Planned Start/End Date
The GMA hopes to have the trains operational by 2022.

Latest Developments
The GMA has developed a business case and will issue the variation notice to Bombela to start the process through a closed tender process. The GMA is still securing the necessary approvals, such as local content requirements, from government to move the process forward.

Key Contracts and Suppliers
None stated.

On Budget and on Time?
Too early to state.

Contact Details for Project Information
GMA senior executive manager communication and marketing Dr Barbara Jensen, email barbaraj@gautrain.co.za.